My parents also had some of this pretty caprese salad that my dad prepped:

Unfortunately, I’m the chump who never acquired a taste for raw tomatoes so I didn’t eat any. (shame me if you must)

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HEADLINE!!We’re sorry to interrupt this blog post, but we’ve just received an email notifying us of Megan’s impending 5th year college reunion and she’s having a small embolism. How did FIVE years go by already? Jeepers! Ok, Megan, breaaathe…

We now return you to your regularly scheduled blog post.

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The reason for this large (and delicious) meal is that I ate with my parents tonight and we prefer to either go big or go home. Especially since the weather was gorgeous and the grill was hot.

Plus, I’m going on a trip tomorrow morning! I’m flying out to Seattle at the butt crack of dawn for the wedding of two of my friends (ok, the boyfriend’s friends- but they’re my friends now, too! 🙂 ). I always like to have a good meal in my estomac before I leave on a trip- call it tradition, call it superstitious, call it “Megan’s always hungry”.

I also like to plan out some sustenance for the trip (especially since this one’s a doozy with a layover in…PHOENIX!?*&%!). Here’s what I packed:

A couple of Z bars, as per usual.

Raw, unsalted almonds for protein.

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**Braisified Tip**

Don’t pack overly salty snacks/meals when you travel. The excess sodium causes bloat, which will make you très uncomfortable. Plus, all the salt will make you thirsty and if you drink too much you’ll annoy your seat partners with your constant bathroom trips. I’ve been on both ends of that situation, folks. Never fun.

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Des bluets.

And some blackberries.

Should be a good trip. 🙂

I’m not bringing my computer with me on the trip so I probably won’t post again until I get back (although I’ll try to if I can!), but I’ll definitely be tweeting! Are you following me yet?? Just do it! It’ll feel good, I promise.